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“The bird Gamayun was related to Alkonost and Sirin in some vague fashion-even the most casual observer would've noticed that all three of them were not entirely birds; they had the faces and breasts of women, severe but beautiful. And when their lips opened, they sand in women's voices, deep and rich and bittersweet.”

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Ekaterina Sedia
Ekaterina Sedia

Ekaterina Sedia is a Russian author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels. Born on July 9, 1970, she has been writing since the mid-1990s. Sedia's works often explore complex human issues and blend traditional Russian literary elements. more

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